Across a picturesque bridge and a short distance from the south bank of the river is a bright and pretty shop where you can find amazing macarons in unique flavors, fine Swiss chocolates and a meticulous selection of French wine. While this could easily be a favorite...
From the superior tequila, to the unique & beautifully handcrafted bottles, Clase Azul is 100% authentic in every way. In the small Mexican town of Santa Maria Canchesda, over 100 artisans dedicate their time to creating each bottle one at a time. Clase Azul...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, doubled the federal gift and estate tax basic exclusion amount to $11.18 million in 2018 (adjusted for inflation in later years). The Act also doubled the federal generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption. After 2025, these...
In France, it is not uncommon to have fine-dining powerhouses in villages so small that anyone but a local would need help to find them. In villages tucked into little corners near the Pyrenees or on small islands on the coast of Brittany, you can stumble onto...
My introduction to Still Austin’s new Texas Rye Gin was like one of those movie mix-ups. A friend had poured gin into our water glasses after a dinner party one evening, but I had been away from my seat and didn’t know what he had done. As I got back to my table, I...
Building a strong core does not mean doing the same few exercises over and over for a long period of time, it has to include variety to keep your muscles guessing what’s next. These next two exercises work on the obliques to trim your waistline and also the rectus...
I have been asked, what are the parts of a cigar? There are three parts to a cigar. The wrapper is the outer part of the cigar, so this is what you see. The binder is the part which holds the filler together and away from the wrapper. The filler is the inner most...
The 2019 5-seater Volvo XC40 is the Scandinavian auto maker’s first contender in the luxury compact sport utility vehicle market. Volvo combined successful features from its larger SUV line-up with some new pizzazz and created one of the hottest new entry level SUVs...
Summertime can often bring more carefree days in the sunshine. Activity levels tend to increase in the warmer weather, especially gardening and yard work, which can lead to back pain. Here are a some poses to keep your spine healthy for a more enjoyable summer....